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Krishnashtami is celebrated to mark the birthday of Lord Krishna. We celebrated Krishnashtami on the 19th of August this year.  I dressed up as Gopika. The school was decorated with flowers and pots for the occasion.  I enjoyed that day so much and took many photos. My parents came and they recorded video and shared to my relatives and friends. I received good compliments from everyone. Thank you Sri Prakash Vidyaniketan, the best CBSE school in Visakhapatnam for giving me this chance. – S.K Sai Srujana, III B I enjoyed being a part of  Krishnashtami celebration.  I dressed up as Radha. My sister participated in Krishna dance along with her friends. I was so excited. They danced very nicely. My friends also participated in other programs. Some of them dressed up in different attires related to Krishnashtami. Many games were conducted for parents. It was a memorable day for us. I am thankful to my school Sri Prakash Vidyaniketan, and teachers for giving me this chance.          – E.Akshara Vardhini, IV A We celebrated Krishnashtami with fervour and enthusiasm in our school. I dressed up as Radha. My friends also dressed up in different costumes related to Krishnashtami. I was in anchoring team along with my friend Jeevantika. We expressed our views on the significance of Krishnashtami. We could get a chance to learn more about Krishna’s life and how good wins over evil.  I thank Sri Prakash Vidyaniketan, the best school in Vizag and my teachers for giving me this opportunity.                                                                          – B. Thanmayi Medha , V A Krishnashtami was celebrated in the month of August.  I was in Krishna attire and some of my friends came in other costumes related to Krishnashtami. There were many games conducted for parents. My parents also participated enthusiastically and enjoyed throughout. The stage was decorated very beautifully.                                                                 – G. Sri Sai Suhaas Naidu, V A To seek the blessings of Lord Krishna, Krishnashtami was celebrated in our school on 19th August, 2022 with great joy. On that day I dressed up as Radha. I was a part of anchoring team also. We came to know the significance of Krishnashtami  through number of programs. I enjoyed a lot and took photos with my friends. There was Handi -breaking and many other games for parents. Thanks to my school and teachers for giving me this opportunity.                                             – P. Yeshna Pranathi, V A 

Theme: Cohesion and Divergence. CHEMUN, a THIMUN affiliated conference is a platform for students to undergo debate and discourse on imperative issues was held from November 4th to November 6th, 2022, at American International School of Chennai. It encourages the students to join hands  to research, caucus, debate, support and pass resolutions to decipher issues of global importance. It is a three day annual conference,  for high school students who wish to show their passion and insight for contemporary international relations. This conference inspires the participants to make a mark on their communities, today’s global issues, and their future. There are eleven different forums each with topics introduced to the students to discuss as representatives of the assigned country. They are given guidance regarding the preparation of Country Information Chart, Position Paper, Opening Speech, Resolutions and Debate. The students get to accumulate a good deal of knowledge. How I feel about the whole trip: “At first, I was unsure if it’d be any fun because I was going to travel with 8th graders but soon the trip grew on me and I enjoyed it a lot. It was a fine, last CHEMUN for me. An outstanding one, at that. The whole thing came together better than I’d imagined. My committee’s [DISEC’s] Head Chair and Co-Chairs played an important role in breaking the ice between us delegates, in the committee on the first day. Our Head Chair, Adesh Roberson was humorous and it was a fun committee. Finally, this is one of the best experiences I’ve ever had till now and I’ll be treasuring it.” – Ch.Krishna Prakash (Class XII) “I got the chance to interact with both National and International students. Since it was my experience I was a bit hesitant whether I can be a part of it or not but one small lead can result in a bigger outcome. We should strive for our success, no matter what situation we are in.” – M. Rithika (Class XI) “I have learnt how different opinions can affect a topic, how contradicting opinions can be brought together and how implementations can be done so that everyone in the committee can be satisfied. I got to learn how to work as a team inorder to reach our goal. I had a great experience at CHEMUN and I’m looking forward to experiencing it again.” – K. Lalithya (Class XI) “The debating sessions were quite engaging, funfilled and knowledgeable at the same time. Overall, it was a wonderful program for me because here it’s not only about the award or certificate which has an immense value but also about the outside world and how to coordinate with others.” – M.Sishir Prasad Raju (Class VIII) “It was my first time to CHEMUN and also debating. I was in the committee General Assembly 3 and our topic was “Addressing the issues of Malnutrition in LEDC’s”. It was a winning moment when our resolution was the first one to pass in our committee.” – E.Shyam Sunder (Class VIII)

The school conducted Sabha in the month of August. I got an opportunity to dress up as Sarojini Naidu as a part of Role Play. I enjoyed a lot in Sabha. I came to know about the freedom fighters and how they struggled to make our India independent. Our class had a role play of freedom fighters and some of our friends sang a song titled ‘Tik Tik’.   I am thankful to my school Sri Prakash Vidyaniketan, The best cbse school in Visakhapatnam and teachers for the beautiful show.  –N. Srija, IV A Our school conducted Sabha on 27th of August.  I dressed up as old woman. I liked to participate in Sabha.  My parents also came to watch the program. It was so excited to participate. The stage was decorated very nicely. All my friends and I enjoyed a lot. We got a chance to  learn many things through Sabha. Thanks to my school for giving me a chance. –V. Joshitha, III A The school conducted Sabha in the month of August for children from Nursery to 5th Class. I participated in Role play as Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. It was a great opportunity for me. After the role play, we sang songs. We had  lots of fun. All our parents enjoyed the show. I was so cheerful after the Sabha. I thank my teachers and Sri Prakash Vidyaniketan, The best cbse school in Visakhapatnam for giving me this great opportunity.  – V.Sai Ahan Karthik, IV A I participated in Role play in Sabha . My character was a Magician. I did the magic to change water into pink colour in the bottle. Magician is a person who performs magic tricks to entertain people.  I felt so happy to get a chance to perform on the stage. I enjoyed a lot. There were many other programs through which we learnt a lot. Thanks to my teachers and my Sri Prakash Vidyaniketan, The best cbse school in Visakhapatnam. – G. Arnav, III B The school conducted sabha for class Nursery to 5th Standard.  I participated in singing and anchoring. My friends and I sang a song on “Say no to Plastic … Tik ….Tik… Tik… Kaasam ya kayare” and I anchored for the song.  I wore a custume of  ‘Say no to plastic’.  Even the school invited all our parents to school. All our parents enjoyed a lot. They all encouraged all of us.  Even we enjoyed a lot. After the show in the class we played many games with our teachers and classmates.  It was a memorable day. –  G. Aaradhya, IVA I participated in storytelling.  My story was the ‘Green Forest’. The forest is a habitat where animals live. The story is related to the topic save forest and not to cut trees and plants. Plants give us oxygen and food, so we must save forest. Thanks to my school and teachers for giving opportunity. My parents saw my performance on the stage. So they were very happy. -G. Sampath Sai Nihal, VA Sabha was conducted on 27th August. I participated in sabha, talk show. I told about TV shows and movies based on books. Before me, my friend Nikhil expressed his views. Initially I was tensed when I had to speak, but I spoke bravely. Now a days popular movies are based on books. I participated in many activities on stage, but I have enjoyed this very much. Thanks to Sri Prakash Vidyaniketan, The best school in Visakhapatnam for giving to this opportunity. –M. Sai Divyansh, VA

PAPAYA SEEDS DISTRIBUTION Fruits are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, and have proved beneficial in controlling the body weight. They are a part of a healthy eating pattern and a balance diet. On 22nd October 2022, Our school had distributed Papaya seeds to all the students, to help them understand the benefits of papaya fruit. Both the students and their parents had a great time while planting the papaya seeds in their gardens. We come to know this through the happy feedback given by our Prakashites. I remember my grandmother had told me that Papaya fruit is very good for health and fitness. People often think that we can eat only papaya fruits and discard its seeds and favor the fruit’s sweet flesh. What they don’t realise is that the seeds are not only edible but also highly nutritious. Papaya seeds supply a hearty dose of fiber, they also help to reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels in our body. I am glad that I have planted a papaya plant in my garden and I hope that this plant proves to be beneficial in the upcoming future, both for me and my parents.  I am excited and I am looking forward for this plant to grow as soon as possible. So that I would get to taste such yummy fruit (which is planted by me and my parents). I thank my School Sri Prakash Vidyaniketan, the best school in Visakhapatnam for such, sweet little casing gesture. – C. Harshilkarthikeya, VII B Consumption of papaya is very beneficial for our body as it increases our appetite and strength. It is a rich source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin E. Papaya cures dengue, prevents cancer, promotes, heart health, strengthen, bones, eases menstrual pain and reduces sleep. It is one of the nutritious fruit that we all must include in our diet. Papaya because of its unique flavour also finds place in different recipes. It can also be a potentially healthy snack while compared to all other unhealthy junk foods. I am happy that my school has come up with such a brilliant idea, that would in turn promote good and healthy habits. I thank Sri Prakash Vidyaniketan, the best CBSE school in Visakhapatnam for such a thoughtful plan. – E. Amrutha Varshini, VII A On 22nd October, our School had given Papaya seeds to all the students. I was really happy because finally I had got some quality time with my parents, while planting the papaya seeds.  I was touched by this caring gesture that was shown by our school Sri Prakash Vidyaniketan, the best CBSE school in Visakhapatnam.  Planting papaya seeds along with my parents was a moment of real joy. Thank you, Sri Prakash Vidyaniketan, Visakhapatnam for promoting such a healthy idea. – Abhishek Kumar Pratap, VII B Papaya is my favorite fruit and I was touched by this caring idea that was shown by our school management (by distributing Papaya seeds to the children). We all know that papayas contain high levels of antioxidants, Vitamin A, Vitamin C etc. I planted these seeds with the help of my parents and I had enjoyed a lot while doing so. I thank my school for this wonderful idea and initiation. – G. Darshak Aryan, VIIB

Magic – an art of producing illusions by sleight of hand; Shadowgraphy – an art of performing a story or show using images made by hand shadows; Puppetry – the art of operating puppets, typically either by strings controlled from above or by hand. To watch them on one platform was a captivating experience. Art of Magic, Puppetry and Shadowgraphy was presented by Mr. Prahlad Acharya in our school, Sri Prakash Vidyaniketan, the best cbse school in Visakhapatnam.  I had never seen a magic show, puppetry or shadowgraphy live. I was enchanted when Mr. Prahlad demonstrated those art forms on the stage. At first, the magic show grabbed my attention and held me locked in the tricks shown by him. I was unable to understand how he could perform it. I doubted the magic shown, not until one of the fellow friends performed the act with him. It was so interesting that I would like to watch more magic shows in my life. Puppetry, it was hilarious and magnificent. It alleviated our pressure of studies and led us to belly laugh. He was great in operating the puppet and the coordination was substantial. I could hear roars of laughter in the hall and with that it was a clear message that everyone wanted the show to go on and on. It created a lighter environment and I enjoyed it a lot. The last act, Shadowgraphy, I can guarantee that it touched everyone’s heart, including me. I was engrossed in the hand shadow performance and did not want to come out of it. Images of great personalities created by hand were awe – inspiring and the music along with that was icing on the cake. I was unable to figure out, could shadowgraphy be so stupendous. The next act that he portrayed with his hand was a beautiful relationship between an animal mother and child. The song played in the background along with the act was from the famous movie ‘Taare Zameen Par’. It had a stunning impact on me and the students as I could see and feel the tears rolling down our cheeks and eyes being locked up on the screen. The hall that was filled with laughter earlier had now turned into silence. The acts were breathtaking and also had been engraved in my mind and heart that I could never forget. The experience of watching these acts was amazing. How much effort sir may have put to learn these skills? Bringing a smile on a face and making others happy is an outstanding work and that is what sir has done. Mr.Prahlad’s astounding talents gave me a lot of happiness and relieved me from the study pressure. His acts were not only filled with fun but also had learning in it. It inculcates moral values in us and shows us the methods to make our studies simple. In future I am sure whenever I will recall these incredible acts, there will always be a smile on my face and also feel happy to have seen it.

The National Cadet Corps (NCC), the youth wing of the Indian Armed Forces and the largest uniformed youth organisation in the world, trains the cadets in marches, organises blood donation camps and social development programmes. It trains and groom young boys as responsible citizens and future leaders of our great country in all walks of life, including the defence forces. The NCC is a voluntary “Tri-service Organisation” which includes the army, the naval and the wings. Sri Prakash Vidyaniketan, the best school in Vizag, Andhra Pradesh has a NCC unit which lets the students experience the world that they have to survive in after completing their education. It guides them to pursue practical knowledge of the outside world through the means of various competitions, making a student confident, practical and self-sufficient. These activities not only work as a stress buster but also help the students expand their mental horizons. Reminiscence of Students: Nikhil: I am Nikhil and always dreamt to be an NCC cadet. Now I am a NCC cadet. NCC for me is a platform that enabled me to check and enhance my abilities to join the Indian Defence Services. The certificates that we receive have an advantage over various recruitment processes. The NCC grooms the youth of the country into disciplined and patriotic citizens and moulds  them into energetic and responsible civilians of the country. They recruit members (cadets) from schools and colleges across the country and are given basic military training in small arms and parades. Bhargav : I am Bhargav of class X. I feel proud to be part of NCC. I have always heard about it and wanted to experience it. Finally I got the opportunity to be part of it. I went on an 8 day CATC camp at Steel Plant where I became part of many activities and learnt to adapt myself in harsh conditions. Earlier I was lazy to be part of any physical activity but in camp I went for jogging and different exercises which made me a different person. I also understood how discipline is important in our life. Sidhardha: I am Sidhardha, and my camping experience gave me a new dimension to my thoughts and life. I felt strange at the beginning because I was provided with limited resources and had to adjust with the same. There were no living comforts and I had to follow a strict schedule which was quite difficult. Waking up early, doing exercises and following the time table was a very strange experience for me. I also interacted with the other cadets during the co curricular activities and built a strong bonding with them. In the end it was a learning experience and I did not want to leave the camp. Soumil: I am Soumil. I went for a Firing Camp at INS CIRCARS, Nausena Baugh as a Best Cadet. NCC has ignited and energised me by giving me a new understanding of the perspective of life. I learnt three things, stability of action with discipline, being a helping hand is essential and the meaning of being a NCC Cadet. I feel proud to say that I have inculcated the motto of NCC “Unity and Discipline”.

Mother Teresa has touched the lives of millions through her presence and acts of charity. She left us with enduring wisdom to inspire our faith.  In her words and especially in her actions, we see a life of love. Her zeal and dedication to the people she loved and helped showed her humanitarian quality to the world. To inculcate this quality in students, what occasion can be better than the Birth Anniversary of Mother Teresa when Sri Prakash Vidyaniketan, the best cbse school in Visakhapatnam organised a visit to an old age home.  The present world is a materialistic world and it is highly important in this world to exhibit and create experiences which establish the fact that sharing and caring make a person happy. It is said that not all can do great things but small things can be done with great love. The giver is as happy as the receiver and to bring this joy of giving and caring, students were willing to share. They brought articles such as fruits, bed sheets, towels and toiletries to be given to the inmates of Sadhguru Sai Ashram at Bheemunipatnam.  Few children along with the teachers visited the ashram, participated in the prayer at Sai Baba Temple in the premises before they personally gifted the items brought fondly by them. The students were touched by the gesture they received from the elders and they could also feel their happiness. The elders were glad to have spent their time with the children and they advised the students to study sincerely, love their family and respect them. The  students understood the importance of family and their presences in life. The act of charity evoked a noteworthy feeling of peace and calmness in them. They realised that happiness cannot be gained by receiving but by giving.  I feel good to be a part of this charity as it gave me a new outlook towards life. I have never been to oldage home and also never shared anything with others, other than my family and friends. Seeing them smile while they received the articles melted my heart. They gave me blessings and wished me to be happy and prosperous in future. I felt so relieved and it was a new experience for me. – G. Lakshya, VII I was sad to see how people could leave their elders alone to survive. They had no relatives to talk to them and were not taken care of by their children as well. But at the same time I also felt relieved  that atleast there is some organisation that is looking after them and giving them food and shelter. They had built a strong bonding among them and also they do have extra activities to keep themselves engaged. I had great experience visiting them. – Aratrik Pal, VIII I went to oldage home on the occasion of Birth Anniversary of Mother Teresa with my schoolmates. I interacted with elders residing there and they blessed us when we gave them fruits and toiletries. I was surprised to see that they have trained a dog to live with them and everyone loved that dog very much. The dog was like a friend to them and they said that he also takes care of them. I was happy to see that other than the elders they also took care of animals and made it a part of their life. – Shaurya Shekhar, VII

My passion towards basketball, it is difficult to say when exactly did it start but I know my interest towards it began as I watched big brothers and sisters play basketball when I was in class 5. They went for tournaments and their excitement could be seen in their victory which was more attention seeking for me. I too wanted to try my hand, so I began to learn the game step by step. The coaches appointed by the school had helped me a lot to sharpen my basketball techniques. My first coach in the school directed me to begin with basics and everyday she would train me for two hours in the morning and evening.  With her guidance, my liking towards basketball increased and I wanted to continue playing. Our school has a selection process to enlist the students for training. I gave my best trial in the selection process of the basketball and was selected. That was my first achievement and beginning of the journey of basketball in my life. My opening tournament was an inter branch tournament where I failed many shots and lost the game. The coach pointed out my mistakes and I too was disappointed with my performance. Later, I seriously considered my flaws and started to work on it. I fell back many times but still I did not want to give up, so I continued practicing till I overcame my drawbacks with the help of my coaches. The confidence level to play basketball had increased in me and it was enhanced by the new coach ma’am. She motivated me and took me to a new level by exhibiting new techniques and skills of basketball. There was a lot of pressure and also there were times when I wanted to give up as I was not able to manage my studies and practice sessions. It was tiring and my academic performance was also getting affected in the beginning. But she kept motivating and encouraging me. She taught me to hold on and not fall back. With her help and support, I went on with my games and when it comes to academics, my teachers and school supported me. I got help from everyone and that left me to play my game with ease. The turning point of my life was Jr. NBA tournament which I played at Andhra University. My selection was a stepping stone and I went to Coimbatore for National Championship team Selection Camp. I was selected and played many  matches. The most  important tournament was when I got selected to play basketball at the International School Sports Federation World School Gymnaside in France. The journey of basketball till date was filled with ups and downs. I got  support from our school Sri Prakash Vidyaniketan, the best school in Vizag, its teachers, coaches, friends and parents to withstand all the difficulties. I want to continue my journey and fly high in basketball field.

Paper Carving workshop was conducted in the school by Mrs. Khanjan Maru Soni. It is an innovative art form that is done by peeling a layer of the paper with a blade. The paper is neither cut nor any hole is made in it.  I had never heard of such an art form, so I tried to find about it on the internet. To my surprise there was not much information and that escalated my curiosity to know more about this art form. On the first day of the workshop, I saw that along with me there were many students who were curious to learn this art skill. The artist Mrs. Khanjan Maru Soni was introduced to us and she briefed us about the seven elements of art – colour, form, line, shape, space, texture and value. Later a tool kit containing 600 gsm sheet, blade and gloves was given to everyone. I found the blade very different from what I have seen the other artists use. The paper was also not the regular one that we use in our daily life. I was even more excited to know how this art is going to be. My eagerness to experience the new art form crept on even more  when ma’am showed a few of her paper carving art work. It was very beautiful and exceptional. She directed us on how to carve and curve lines on the sheet. I tried my hand on it as guided and ended up making many mistakes. The paper had many potholes with my carving skills. Finally, I was able to peel the paper in the right form after numerous attempts. Next day was even more interesting because she headed us to the next level and that was sketching and carving. She let us free, to pencil whatever we liked, but the most important thing that I liked was her statement when she told us to be honest with our art as it is a special way of expressing one’s feelings. Though it may seem simple to the people who have not tried it, but the truth is, it is a lot more difficult than we can imagine. I was happy to draw a simple flower as I did not want to take the risk of spoiling the paper again. Once I got a green single from ma’am for my sketch, I began to design it. She helped me where I was unable to peel the paper or hesitated to move ahead. My first art work, though it did not come out well, I still felt happy and proud of myself. By the end of the workshop, I was able to carve many intricate designs with ease. I was amazed to know that such art existed in the world and also felt fortunate to have learnt it. Sri Prakash Vidyaniketan, the best school in Vizag gave us the opportunity to learn something different from our regular course. It was a ginormous experience of my life.

Sri Prakash Vidyaniketan has organized a trip for students to visit the naval war ship. Once we entered the naval area, there were many navy officers. The Eastern Naval Command officers explained the functioning of Naval ships during the tour.I was proud to see the Indian Navy officers for the first time. They were all adorned in white uniforms with a cap and badges on their chests and shoulders. A sudden surge of pride ran through my spine. After we reached the ship, we were given caps to be worn as it was a pretty warm day. I wondered how the officers worked in such conditions. When we started going onto the ship, I could feel the size of the ship. It was not as puny as we generally watch in the pictures, it was a pretty gigantic. I felt I was entering another city. As we soon as we climbed up the deck, there was a navy officer who started explaining to us about one of the parts of the ship, a huge anchor; and the other officer started explaining about many weapons, tools and some devices which were used during the war. We could see various uniforms, diving suits and tools used by them while they were on the ship. They also showed us how they were attacked and how they defend themselves at the time of distress. After reaching the top floor of the ship, I was glad to see the huge Indian flag fluttering. I thank my school Sri Prakash Vidyaniketan, the best school in Vizag for giving me this opportunity.   – A . HARI PRIYA, IX A When I went out for a ship visit, I felt really happy. It was my first time seeing a Navy ship and I felt like I was in the Navy itself. The atmosphere suddenly changed into a patriotic one when I wore the cap that they gave us. First they took us onto the Deck which seemed like a huge stage in the middle of the ocean. The water from the top of the ship looked quite calm and serene.The Deck was clean and neat. The path that we walked looked very narrow at a few places. I imagined how they could survive there if there was not enough space for passage. The anchor that was chained from the bottom of the ship looked much bigger than the ones that we actually watch in pictures and movies.They have also showed us weapons they used when they were attacked by their enemies. One of the officers explained about all of them in detail.I was really proud when I saw the Navy officers in their uniforms. They explained about different parts of the ship and I gained some knowledge about the ship. How they react when their enemies attack them. I felt very happy and proud at the end of the visit. I have shared a lot as soon I have reached home. Now my neighbours and my friends in the other countries also wanted to visit a ship to have the same kind of experience. I thank our Director Sir, for arranging this visit and my school Sri Prakash Vidyaniketan, the best cbse school in Vizag for arranging this educational tour.                                                                                – G. SHRIJA, IX A